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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in California

In California, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn a median of $57,940 per year.

Median (California)
$57,940
Bottom 10%
$44,200
Top 10%
$84,690
Employed in California
26,100

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn a median of $57,940 — 14% above the national median of $51,000. Locally the range runs $44,200 to $84,690. About 26,100 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #15 of 54 states for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers pay — roughly the 74th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $76,970) by 33%. State employment of about 26,100 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$51,000
US bottom 10%
$38,130
US top 10%
$75,850

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Learning Strategies

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